The 2024 NAACP Image Awards saw 'The Color Purple' doubling its haul with a three-win sweep of fashion categories and dominating the event by securing several major awards. Taraji P. Henson, who dazzled in yellow, won Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for her role and highlighted the significance of truth in her acceptance speech, stating, "The truth will set you free...it will set somebody else free." Fantasia Barrino, awarded Best Actress in a Motion Picture for playing Celie, sang while accepting her award, adding a unique touch to the ceremony. Colman Domingo received the award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture. 'The Color Purple' also clinched the award for Outstanding Motion Picture. The ceremony was notable for speeches that emphasized equal pay for Black actresses, with memorable appearances by the film's cast, including Danielle Brooks and Fantasia Barrino.
‘THE COLOR PURPLE’ wins Outstanding Motion Picture at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards. https://t.co/w5LiRuqLpR
Danielle Brooks accepts the #NAACPImageAwards trophy for outstanding motion picture with the cast and crew of #TheColorPurple https://t.co/wygZN9n0Cp
#TheColorPurple wins outstanding motion picture at the 2024 #NAACPImageAwards https://t.co/0AvzgLFpeS https://t.co/AQWJgWNfL9
Fantasia Barrino sings while accepting the best actress in a motion picture #NAACPImageAwards trophy for #TheColorPurple https://t.co/p54aRutTDG
Fantasia Barrino wins best actress in a motion picture for playing Celie in #TheColorPurple at the #NAACPImageAwards https://t.co/0AvzgLFpeS https://t.co/MLT6kVKBXo
Fantasia Barrino wins Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture for ‘THE COLOR PURPLE’ at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards. https://t.co/DGsQFxnAFn
Halle Bailey, Danielle Brooks and Yara Shahidi at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards https://t.co/z2H5D34FGi
Colman Domingo wins Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for ‘THE COLOR PURPLE’ at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards. https://t.co/ola943Uqp2
Fantasia Barrino attends the 2024 NAACP Image Awards https://t.co/ENsuts0fZS
The 2024 NAACP Image Awards: Keke Palmer, Quinta Brunson, Taraji P. Henson and more https://t.co/9WbGCTLdfN https://t.co/bjNN2SENjd
Taraji P. Henson and Fantasia Barrino at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards https://t.co/zB35jjDq8U
NAACP Image Awards 2024: Here Are All The Winners https://t.co/1qLHNI96Oh
‘THE COLOR PURPLE’ stars Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson and Fantasia Barrino at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards https://t.co/11SOjR9Djd
Taraji P. Henson at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards https://t.co/JtKJzU8KD0
Taraji P. Henson’s acceptance speech for Outstanding Supporting Actress at the NAACP Image Awards https://t.co/OFtFfCRbxZ
Queen Latifah: “You know what’s not feeling inflation?” Taraji P. Henson: “Equal pay for Black actresses” #NAACPImageAwards https://t.co/qDqmcQMqA3
Halle Bailey attends the 2024 NAACP Image Awards https://t.co/y8GCcZVlz8
Taraji P. Henson wins Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for ‘THE COLOR PURPLE’ at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards. https://t.co/53jHe0XZIA
Teyonah Parris attends the 2024 NAACP Image Awards https://t.co/gpreeSLJWK
"The truth will set you free...it will set somebody else free" - Taraji P. Henson accepts the award for best supporting actress in a motion picture at the 2024 #NAACPImageAwards https://t.co/oGfbJmq1WE
See All the Stars Arriving at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards https://t.co/f3GjP31pzP
Taraji P. Henson wins best supporting actress in a motion picture at the 2024 #NAACPImageAwards for #TheColorPurple https://t.co/0AvzgLFpeS https://t.co/gwgARiPXjz
Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson pay tribute to Black actresses at the 2024 #NAACPImageAwards https://t.co/RHdUI2fyZ2
2024 NAACP Image Awards Winners List (Updating Live) https://t.co/s2dIyDFXl3
NAACP Image Awards: ‘The Color Purple’ Doubles Its Haul With Three-Win Sweep Of Fashion Categories – Updating Live https://t.co/A8ts1Fyt9c
Taraji P. Henson dazzles in yellow at the 55th annual #NAACPImageAwards https://t.co/0cOhrUBhBk https://t.co/xYdORKQ8zR
Taraji P. Henson attends the 2024 NAACP Image Awards https://t.co/SSnBLypRsM
Danielle Brooks attends the 2024 NAACP Image Awards https://t.co/OWwPK5jP2W
Nathalie Emmanuel attends the 2024 NAACP Image Awards https://t.co/0u3gL1flvM
See all the stars as they arrive at the #NAACPImageAwards ✨gold✨ carpet! https://t.co/J7ZXgNFSqt
Ayo Edebiri and Chlöe Bailey are already 2024 #NAACPImageAwards winners! See who else has won ahead of tonight’s show. ⬇️ https://t.co/V0Ahwj1eBS
‘THE COLOR PURPLE’ wins Best Film Ensemble at the NAACP Awards. https://t.co/zKm8J8IsGm
Blitz Bazawule wins Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Motion Picture) for ‘THE COLOR PURPLE’ at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards. https://t.co/FWmALKW08Q
The cast of ‘THE COLOR PURPLE’ wins Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards. https://t.co/QjbDVW3I6z
Andra Day is set to perform at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards. https://t.co/eszQ0y35Lg
NAACP Image Awards: ‘The Color Purple’, Michael B. Jordan & ‘Invisible Beauty’ Among Night 3 Winners https://t.co/WfppsWNL5A https://t.co/01LQBI3upv
The soundtrack for ‘THE COLOR PURPLE’ wins Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards. https://t.co/meYbgj323c
Ciara, Tems, Usher, and H.E.R. were among other NAACP Image Award recipients. https://t.co/yODYJr3kUu